Family tied up, home robbed in Carpentersville

February 02, 2010

Two masked men tied up a couple and their 5-year-old child and robbed their house Monday evening in Carpentersville.

Authorities said two men wearing ski masks entered the home on the 4000 block of Stratford Lane through an open garage door about 9:15 p.m., just after the family had arrived home. After tying up the victims, the men, one of whom had a handgun, removed several items from the house and drove away in a red, two-door sedan. No more detailed information was available regarding the items that were stolen.

Cmdr. Tim Bosshart said police are investigating and are unaware of any similar incidents in the area.

It's not clear how family members escaped their bonds and contacted police.